Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: GRAY, FRANCIS C

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 2852 3784

This examiner grants 91% of resolved cases

Analysis

Francis C. Gray is an examiner in Tech Center 3700, working in Art Unit 2852. He has a high volume of 1026 resolved cases, which indicates a significant level of experience. The examiner's allowance rate is 91.0%, a figure that suggests a very high probability of success for applications in his docket. Additionally, the data shows a 7.2% interview lift, providing a modest boost during the prosecution process.

The median days to allowance for cases under his supervision is 725. This 725-day timeline is exceptionally efficient, providing applicants with a fast path to a successful outcome in Art Unit 2852. The 7.2% interview lift, while not the primary driver of success, still offers a benefit when combined with the 91.0% allowance rate. With 1026 resolved cases, the examiner's performance metrics are very well-established and offer a clear guide for practitioners.

In Tech Center 3700, the 91.0% allowance rate and 725-day median pendency are strong indicators of a favorable examination environment. Practitioners can expect a relatively smooth and efficient process. These figures offer a reliable and detailed roadmap for anyone working with Examiner Gray.

Written from this page's own data; every figure is computed from USPTO records and verified before publication.

Performance Statistics

90.9%
Allow Rate
+20.9% vs TC avg
1,033
Total Applications
+7.4%
Interview Lift
726
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1028 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

2.1%
§101 Eligibility
47.6%
§102 Novelty
32.4%
§103 Obviousness
12.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18671101 SENSOR FOR DETECTING THE SURROUNDINGS Non-Final OA Robert Bosch GmbH
19418049 CHARGE REMOVAL APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
19396147 SHEET FEED CONTROL SYSTEM AND SHEET FEED CONTROL METHOD Non-Final OA KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.
18984772 APPARATUS, METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM Non-Final OA Yokogawa Electric Corporation

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